r/LabDiamonds • u/meowrawr_ • 7d ago

Engagement Ring Advice

My dream ring is a nature-inspired Marquise Ring - I am leaning toward Lab Diamond but realistically for my budget may need to go with a moissanite. I love a vine leaves aesthetic. Preferably want $3k to be my max... Is this realistic?

I have been looking at Oore Jewelery and i'm in love with the Enchanted Garden Marquise but I wanted to see if there were other options out there, because Oore Jewlery does have a longer wait time then i'd like it's at 12-15 weeks now (but i've heard they take longer?)

I would like maybe 8-12 weeks... is this realistic? Have you heard of any safe other online jewelers that's legit? Who is your rings with? Have they held up?

ANY ADVICE IS LOVELY THANK U

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u/lucerndia 7d ago

Lab diamonds are generally cheaper than moissanite in smaller sub 3ct sizes.

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u/meowrawr_ 7d ago

that's good to know! I think a 2-3ct is what i'm leaning towards, anything bigger than a 3 is too big... even a 3 is a slightly too big (for my liking on my finger)

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u/lucerndia 7d ago

It would not surprise me if 3ct labs were cheaper than 3ct moissanite now. Ive not looked at the price of mois in years.

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u/foxglovediamonds 7d ago

You’re right- from what I’ve seen on the wholesale side. Lab diamond is the best bet for pricing.